BOKS LOSE STARS

RASSIE Erasmus will cobble together a much-changed Springbok team for Saturday's tour finale against Wales after confirming that 15 manne will return to their clubs in Japan and South Africa.

- BY MIKE GREENAWAY

Before the 33-man squad left SA for the five-match tour, Erasmus said he would have all of his players available for the Wales game, which falls outside the international window, but he has since had a change of heart.

On a case-by-case basis, he is freeing up players to return to Japan and to the United Rugby Championship (URC), which resumes this week.

The coach said he would have around 25 players available for the game in Cardiff.